The chart presents the number of employees in five different professions in a specific Australian region in 2001 and 2008. A notable overall trend is a shift towards employment in sales, computing, and nursing, while the number of workers in accounting and farming decreased.
In 2001, sales employed the most workers with approximately 140,000 individuals. This number grew significantly to 160,000 in 2008. Similarly, the computing sector experienced an increase from 70,000 to 90,000 employees. Nursing also witnessed growth, though less marked, rising from 90,000 to 100,000 workers.
In contrast, the number of workers in accounting declined considerably, dropping from 60,000 to 40,000. The farming sector experienced the most significant decrease, falling from 40,000 employees in 2001 to only 20,000 in 2008.
In conclusion, the chart reveals a clear shift in employment trends in the region, with a notable increase in sales, computing, and nursing sectors, while accounting and farming suffered significant worker reductions.